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BKSRanchi Empowering children. Building child-friendly communities.

Established in 1992 | Active in Jharkhand since 2000 | 25+ years of impact in Jharkhand & East India
Combating child labour, trafficking, and unsafe migration through education & community action.

What you see: Children sitting on the floor of a small room.What we see: Children stepping into a space that belongs to ...
12/09/2026

What you see: Children sitting on the floor of a small room.

What we see: Children stepping into a space that belongs to them — a child-friendly learning centre where their voices, dreams, and rights come first.

This is Kilkari, a Bal Mitra Panchayat initiative by Bal Kalyan Sangh. Look closer at the walls, and you'll find the real curriculum: murals reminding every child that education is a right, that child labour and child marriage have no place in their future, and that their safety and voice matter. A "Library Corner" invites them to read. A tree of dreams asks them to write down what they hope to become.

These aren't just decorations — they're daily affirmations. In a room with a wobbling fan and hand-painted walls, children are learning to dream bigger, speak up, and believe their village can change because they will lead that change.

Because every child deserves a space to just be a child — safe, heard, and hopeful.

What you see: Children sitting on the floor of a small room.What we see: Children stepping into a space that belongs to ...
12/09/2026

What you see: Children sitting on the floor of a small room.

What we see: Children stepping into a space that belongs to them — a child-friendly learning centre where their voices, dreams, and rights come first.

This is Kilkari, a Bal Mitra Panchayat initiative by Bal Kalyan Sangh, Ranchi, supported by the Azim Premji Foundation. Look closer at the walls, and you’ll find the real curriculum: murals reminding every child that education is a right, that child labour and child marriage have no place in their future, and that their safety and voice matter. A “Library Corner” invites them to read. A tree of dreams asks them to write down what they hope to become.

These aren’t just decorations — they’re daily affirmations. In a room with a wobbling fan and hand-painted walls, children are learning to dream bigger, speak up, and believe their village can change because they will lead that change.

Because every child deserves a space to just be a child — safe, heard, and hopeful.

🎗️ Celebrating Raksha Bandhan: Care, Trust & Protection for Every ChildThis Raksha Bandhan, Bal Kalyan Sangh brought the...
28/08/2026

🎗️ Celebrating Raksha Bandhan: Care, Trust & Protection for Every Child

This Raksha Bandhan, Bal Kalyan Sangh brought the spirit of care, protection and togetherness to children across our intervention areas in Jharkhand.

At Balkunj CCI, Chaibasa, the celebration was made truly special with the presence of Shri Manish Kumar, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, West Singhbhum, who joined the children and tied rakhis amid an atmosphere filled with joy and affection.

Meanwhile, as part of our Child-Friendly Mechanism initiative, children in other intervention areas tied rakhis to police officials — a simple gesture carrying a powerful message of trust and partnership, expressing their hope that the police will always stand with them, listen to them, and help keep them safe.

Together, these moments reaffirm our collective commitment to creating a safe, nurturing and trusting environment for every child. 🧵🤝

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Project Aarohan is live.We’re proud to announce the launch of Project Aarohan by Bal Kalyan Sangh, in partnership with t...
24/08/2026

Project Aarohan is live.

We’re proud to announce the launch of Project Aarohan by Bal Kalyan Sangh, in partnership with the Usha Martin Foundation as part of its CSR initiative.

Aarohan is a community-driven initiative to strengthen child participation, empower families, and promote responsive governance for the well-being of every child.

The journey began with our first milestone — a three-day capacity building training on Child Protection & Vulnerability Mapping (17–18 August 2026, Tupudana, Ranchi) — bringing together Child Welfare Committee members, frontline workers, and community representatives.

Grateful to the Usha Martin Foundation for standing with us, and to every participant who showed up for children.

Onward. 🙌

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18/08/2026

✨ Glimpse of International Youth Day 2026 ✨

A meaningful day of dialogue, collaboration and shared aspirations for a better future for young people.

We were honoured to have Shri Santosh Gangwar, Hon’ble Governor of Jharkhand, as the Chief Guest, along with:

• Smt. Prerna Dixit, IAS – Additional Secretary, Department of Rural Development
• Shri Mukesh Kumar, IAS – Secretary, Department of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sports & Youth Affairs
• Shri Jitendra Kumar Singh, IAS – Secretary, Department of Labour, Government of Jharkhand
• Shri Bijay Kumar Sinha, IAS – Director, Jharkhand State Child Protection Society (JSCPS)
• Mr. Oktavianto Akhirsyah Pasaribu – Deputy Director, International Labour Organization, New Delhi
• Mr. Sanjay Mishra – Founder, Bal Kalyan Sangh (BKS)
• CWC and DCPO representatives from different districts of Jharkhand

A gathering that brought together diverse voices, experiences and commitments towards building a future where every young person can dream, grow and thrive.

🎥 Watch the full video to relive the moments.

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15/08/2026

स्वतंत्रता दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ! 🇮🇳
आइए, इस स्वतंत्रता दिवस पर हम अपने वीर स्वतंत्रता सेनानियों के बलिदान को नमन करें और एक ऐसे भारत के निर्माण का संकल्प लें, जहाँ हर बच्चा सुरक्षित, शिक्षित और स्वतंत्र होकर अपने सपनों को पूरा कर सके।

जय हिंद! 🇮🇳
वंदे मातरम्!

International Youth Day 2026 | Stakeholder Consultation 🇮🇳BKS, with ILO & partners, brought youth, government and child ...
12/08/2026

International Youth Day 2026 | Stakeholder Consultation 🇮🇳

BKS, with ILO & partners, brought youth, government and child protection stakeholders together in Ranchi around:

**“Different Contexts. Common Aspirations. One Future.”**

Honoured to have Hon’ble Governor Shri Santosh Gangwar inaugurate the consultation.

Celebrating youth leadership, participation & changemakers. ✨

International Youth Day 2026 | Stakeholder ConsultationOn the occasion of International Youth Day 2026, Bal Kalyan Sangh...
12/08/2026

International Youth Day 2026 | Stakeholder Consultation

On the occasion of International Youth Day 2026, Bal Kalyan Sangh (BKS), in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and partners, organised the International Youth Day 2026 – Stakeholder Consultation in Ranchi, Jharkhand, around the theme:

“Different Context. Common Aspirations. One Future.”

We were honoured to welcome Shri Santosh Gangwar, Hon’ble Governor of Jharkhand, as the Chief Guest, who inaugurated the consultation and encouraged young people to actively contribute towards building a better and more inclusive future.

The consultation was enriched by the presence and participation of:

• Shri Santosh Gangwar – Hon’ble Governor of Jharkhand
• Smt. Prerna Dixit, IAS – Additional Secretary, Department of Rural Development
• Shri Mukesh Kumar, IAS – Secretary, Department of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sports & Youth Affairs
• Shri Jitendra Kumar Singh, IAS – Secretary, Department of Labour, Government of Jharkhand
• Shri Bijay Kumar Sinha, IAS – Director, Jharkhand State Child Protection Society (JSCPS)
• Mr. Oktavianto Akhirsyah Pasaribu – Deputy Director, International Labour Organization (ILO), New Delhi
• Mr. Sanjay Kumar Mishra – Founder, Bal Kalyan Sangh (BKS)
• CWC and DCPO representatives from different districts of Jharkhand

The programme brought together youth, government representatives, child protection stakeholders and development partners to strengthen dialogue, collaboration and meaningful youth participation in building safer, stronger and more inclusive communities.

A special highlight was the felicitation of young changemakers and youth champions, recognising their inspiring contributions, leadership and commitment to their communities.

The consultation reaffirmed the importance of creating spaces where young people are not only participants but partners in shaping solutions and the future they aspire to see.

Heartfelt gratitude to all dignitaries, government departments, ILO, youth representatives, CWC and DCPO members, partners and participants for making International Youth Day 2026 a meaningful celebration of youth leadership and collective action.

Together, let us empower youth, strengthen communities and create opportunities for every child and young person to realise their dreams.

Strengthening Cyber Resilience in the Age of AIBal Kalyan Sangh , in collaboration with The Asia Foundation and CyberPea...
03/07/2026

Strengthening Cyber Resilience in the Age of AI

Bal Kalyan Sangh , in collaboration with The Asia Foundation and CyberPeace Foundation , successfully organized a one-day workshop on Cyber Security, Digital Safety & AI: Current Landscape and Emerging Challenges for Members of Legislative Assembly at the Vidhan Sabha, where Hon'ble Speaker of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly, Shri Rabindra Nath Mahato ji marked his presence as chief guest.

The workshop brought together policymakers, legislators, cyber experts, and development practitioners to deliberate on the growing opportunities and risks associated with Artificial Intelligence, cybercrime, digital fraud, deepfakes, phishing, social engineering, data privacy, and responsible digital citizenship.

We were privileged to hear insightful addresses from:

Hon'ble Shri Rabindra Nath Mahato, Speaker, Jharkhand Legislative Assembly

Hon'ble Shri Naveen Jaiswal, MLA

Hon'ble Dr. Mahua Maji, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha)

Hon'ble Shri C.P. Singh, MLA, Ranchi

Shri Sanjay Mishra , Founder, Bal Kalyan Sangh

Ms. Nandita Barua, The Asia Foundation, New Delhi

Captain SC Joshi, Technical Lead, CyberPeace Foundation

The discussions emphasized the urgent need for stronger cyber laws, digital literacy, AI awareness, secure online practices, two-factor authentication, responsible use of technology, and integrating cyber safety and AI education into schools and public institutions.

As AI continues to reshape our world, building a digitally aware, resilient, and secure society is a shared responsibility. Bal Kalyan Sangh remains committed to advancing digital safety and empowering communities through awareness, capacity building, and collaborative action.

We sincerely thank all the distinguished dignitaries, experts, elected representatives, and participants for making this initiative meaningful and impactful.

27/06/2026

Bal Kalyan Sangh , with the support of Miracle Foundation India , conducted a Training of Panchayat/Village Level Child Welfare and Protection Committees (CW&PCs) on child protection and child tracking mechanisms across Patamda, Boram, and Ghatshila blocks.

As part of the initiative, child participation was also promoted by conducting a dedicated training for Bal Panchayat members on:

* Child rights and responsibilities
* Child participation and leadership
* Identifying and reporting child protection concerns
* Child tracking and referral mechanisms
* Roles of Bal Panchayats in ensuring child safety and well-being
* Prevention of child marriage, child labour, trafficking, and school dropout
* Coordination with Panchayat-level CW&PCs and other child protection stakeholders

The training aimed to strengthen community-based child protection systems by building the capacities of both adult committee members and children, enabling them to work together in creating a safe and protective environment for every child.

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Saraswati Nagar, Kamde
Ranchi
835222

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